OSHA Inspection: ENGINEERED AUTO SYSTEMS INC.

Issued

Apr 15, 1993

Abate by

May 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to:
(a)  Meineke Muffler Shop - Employees were exposed to the hazard
od serious crushing injuries from the dropping of air
operated hydraulic automotive lifts while working under
vehicles replacing mufflers & brakes on the lifts. Safety
locking devices (pins,latches or dogs) were nor
operational
or were not provided on the lifts in the service
area.
Feasible and acceptable methods among others to correct
the hazard is to:
1. Install automatic mechanical safety locking devices
on both lifts.
2. Instruct and train employees in the proper use of
mechanical safety locking devices for pneumatic lifts.
3. Conduct periodic inspection of the lifts as recommended
by the lift manufacturer to insure that the safety
locking devices and all other components are in safe
operating condition.
4. Post manufacturers operating manuals in the service area
for reference.
Reference:  ANSI B 153.1 - 1990.

Issued

Apr 15, 1993

Abate by

Apr 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Apr 15, 1993

Abate by

Apr 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

Apr 15, 1993

Abate by

Apr 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Apr 15, 1993

Abate by

Apr 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Apr 15, 1993

Abate by

Apr 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $300

Issued

Apr 13, 1993

Abate by

Apr 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $100 Reduced